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At the heart of recent industry drama lies Warner Brothers, a storied studio now caught in the crossfire of corporate takeover attempts. Paramount made a hostile bid to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery, valuing the company at approximately $108 billion, with plans to absorb assets including HBO and CNN. Paramount's offer, however, was met with stiff resistance from Warner Brothers' board, which cited concerns over the bid's shaky financing and the Ellison family's failure to provide firm financial guarantees. The board also pointed out the risks of assets being sold off or transferred prematurely, which could jeopardize shareholder value.